2025 Texas Tax-Free Weekend: Dates and Eligible Items
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Austin Retail Construction Surges with 1.24 Million Square Feet Added in 2025
A new report suggests developers are adding 1.24 million square feet of new retail space in Austin this year, the first time since 2016 the total has topped 1 million square feet.
Austin-Area New Home Sales Surge Nearly 14% in May
Austin-area homebuilders saw a robust late spring rebound as new home sales in May climbed nearly 14% over April, according to HomesUSA.com.
P. Terry's Celebrates 20 Years with Birthday Combo and Events
P. Terry's Burger Stand celebrates its 20th anniversary on July 5 with a special "Birthday Combo" deal and events at its original location.
Tariffs spark uncertainty for Texas fireworks sellers this Fourth of July
Sellers are absorbing higher costs to keep July 4 celebrations alive this year, but prices could be going up for 2026.
Microsoft to Cut 9,000 Jobs; Austin Impact Unclear
Microsoft is cutting 9,000 jobs globally, with unclear impact on its Austin workforce. The layoffs represent less than 4% of its total employees.
Tesla Q2 2025 Deliveries Drop Over 13%
Tesla reported a 13% drop in vehicle deliveries for Q2 2025, marking its second consecutive quarterly decline.
Austin Ranked 8th Best U.S. Metro for STEM Professionals
The Austin metro area ranked as the eighth best metro for STEM professionals, according to a study by CoworkingCafe. Dallas was the highest ranked Texas city at sixth, while San Antonio and Houston trailed behind.
Austin Tex-Mex spot Z'Tejas closes all locations after 36 years
Austin's Z'Tejas, a Tex-Mex staple for 36 years, has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an era for the restaurant chain.
Airbnb Deploys Anti-Party Tech for 4th of July in Austin
Airbnb will use technology to prevent disruptive parties in Austin over the Fourth of July weekend, which has been successful over past holidays.
Buc-ee's Expands with New Stores in Virginia and Georgia, More Locations Planned
Buc-ee's has opened two new stores this week, including its first in Virginia, and plans further expansions across the U.S.
Drone Delivery Launches in North Texas with DoorDash
DoorDash and Flytrex announced the launch of their drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Tesla Completes First Driverless Delivery in Austin
Tesla has completed its first fully autonomous vehicle delivery in Austin, with a Model Y driving itself from the Gigafactory to a customer's apartment.
Meanwhile Brewing and Matt's El Rancho Release "1952" Tex-Mex Lager for 73rd Anniversary
Meanwhile Brewing Co. and Matt's El Rancho have collaborated on a limited-edition Tex-Mex lager, "1952," to celebrate the restaurant's 73rd anniversary. The beer is available in cans and on draft at both locations.
10 most expensive Austin homes sold in May 2025
Data compiled by RedFin shows the highest priced homes that billionaires, celebrities and entrepreneurs purchased in Austin in May 2025.
Austin-based dating app Bumble laying off about 30% of its workforce
Bumble, an Austin-based dating app company, is laying off 30% of its workforce. It is unclear how many Austin employees will be affected.
JCPenney closing warehouse, laying off nearly 300 workers
JCPenney is set to close its Alliance Supply Chain facility in Haslet, Texas around Nov. 1, affecting 296 employees.
BlackRock launches Texas fund, citing business & population growth
BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, has launched an exchange-traded fund focused on the Texas economy.
ERCOT Prepares Texas Grid for Record Summer Demand with Temporary Generators
ERCOT is deploying temporary generators in San Antonio and delaying the retirement of an aging power plant to prepare for record summer electricity demand.
John Paul Mitchell Systems joins companies moving headquarters to Texas from California
Gov. Abbott announced the major hair care company will relocate to Wilmer and create 80 new jobs.